The Laurels Playschool
Analysis
The Laurels Playschool is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Lancashire. It was registered in May 2012, 14 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and recreation, which this site groups under amateur sport and recreation. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending August 2025, The Laurels Playschool reported income of £144k and spending of £129k, spending 90% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £108k to £144k (+33%), an average of +7.4% a year. Over the whole period it spent 100% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, The Laurels Playschool sits at the 88th percentile: it is larger than about 88% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 76th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Kiveton Park FC 1892 (£144k), Tamworth District Scout Council (£144k) and Tockwith and Wilstrop Recreation Ground (£144k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Childcare and education of children aged between 2 and 4 years of age.Out of School care for children aged between 2 and 11 years of age.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Kiveton Park FC 1892 | Sheffield | £144k |
| Tamworth District Scout Council | Tamworth | £144k |
| Tockwith and Wilstrop Recreation Ground | York | £144k |
| Shurdington Community Centre | Cheltenham | £144k |